With Himachal Pradesh's state elections due in November 2027, both the Congress and BJP are initiating political preparations. The Congress has appointed Vinay Kumar as its new state chief, a move seen as an attempt to appeal to the Dalit vote bank and signal a generational shift. This appointment aims to unify party factions and lead the Congress into the next election. Meanwhile, the BJP is also strategizing for a comeback, intensifying internal efforts as the election cycle begins.